Flat Rate Tech Podcast

On this episode I give all the manager's and shop owner's a chance to email me what they have to offer technicians to come and work with them.  What do you do to stay motivated when there is no work to do? Email me at flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for merch etc.   Follow the Facebook page  and instagram page questions, comments, topic suggestions e...

Check out www. Boltster.com and get your nuts and bolts organized They support the podcast show them some support! Check out www.xstanceinsoles.com  so you can carry the shop in comfort Todays episode I ramble about warranty times,  trade schools, tech shortage and whatever else. questions, comments,topic suggestions send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com...

Back from a little break with a new episode I talk about how you are the problem, Managers, how to fix your shop, Numbers, and so on.  questions, comments,topics send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com check out the free website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com follow me on TWITCH: tech_flatratetechpodcast join me when I get on at random times and live chat with me I play games and quit and find...

This is the first episode of the "rebuild your shop series".   Clean your shop.   Its the simple stuff the common sense stuff that needs to be taken care of so this is the first step.  Next episode of the series is going to be "Standards" and how you should have them in your shop for EVERYONE.  VERY IMPORTANT If you have anything to add to this episode or any other email  quest...

ANOTHER email about a tech that left the industry over the buddy system in a shop.  How many of you mechanics/ technicians out there deal with this in your shop right now? Send me your story  email FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com  Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for the best merch in the game and for the BLOG check it out  Rate and review the podcast if you want to help me out o...

This episode I talk about Standards and how you should set them in your shop.  Stop the favoritism Set Standards   Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website  Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com D...

Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com  for MERCH Follow on Facebook  Today I drink beer and bitch about stuff. Techs quitting the industry and starting there own mobil mechanic business, How body shop guys are artists and hacks at the same time. F1 is awesome. And whatever else I ramble about. email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments,topic suggestions.  Thanks for listening, Tech Supp...

Todays episode I talk about how you shouldn't be sheep.  Don't follow managers or techs shop to shop.  When you get the call from another tech you used to work with or another manager and they say "come work over here its better" DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.  Don't be a follower. Be a leader.  flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for everything.  Follow the Facebook page and instagram...

It is what it is. LISTEN TO THE FULL episode.  Top 5 reasons I want to quit being a mechanic.  Questions, comments, topic suggestions send them to  flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com check out the website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com its free for me and you to check out! follow the Facebook page and the instagram page Instagram is flatratetech_podcast search It Rate and review the podcast it helps me...

You Need Team Leaders in your shop.   REAL LEADERS Questions, comments, topics suggestions, want to be on the podcast email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com its free for me and you  This was a quick podcast with many beers involved so it's what it is.   Thanks to everyone who rated and reviewed the podcast! 41 reviews on Spotify thats awesome! I got an emai...

I watched a video on Youtube about hiring technicians and they talked about working 6 days a week like it was mandatory.  GET A LIFE DUDE Bike talk thats custom  bicycle talk Little bit of gun talk  and whatever else.  questions, comments, topic suggestions send them to  Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  Look at this website for some reason flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com it's free to look  Rate...

Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com  Check it out NOW  Want to be a guest on the podcast Email me Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Today I talk to a tech that left the Audi dealer life and took a chance at working at an Independent shop.   Starting as a flat rate tech at the independent shop,  Now he is paid salary as the lead Diagnostic Technician!  Just listen to the episode. Lots of editing in this epi...

So much talk from so many industry people about how to fix the technician shortage, They talk on podcasts, pay to have there ghost written articles to be put on the front page of automotive websites talking about how they have a way to fix the technician shortage. When in fact they have never even been a technician. They don't know what its like to be a mechanic.  So today I talk about the re...

FlatRateTechPodcast.weebly.com Check it out or else Today I talk about the Lizard people. I go over a few emails I received from listeners and other random talk.  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website  Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Don't Forge...

Today I tell a story about a situation I went through back in the day.   An email I received brought this story up so I figured I would share it.   Basically to let you know to do your research before going to any independent or performance shop, or any shop.  I almost left a decent shop to go work at a performance shop.  The owner tried to get me there and made it all sound too good to be true. A...

This episode I talk about a email that I received from an apprentice tech.   He has done everything the boss wanted and was told he would be sent to school but instead they hired someone else and sent them to school! WTF!!! I talk about some of the reasons why this happens. The real reasons why this happens. Not only because of shitty management but Techs that are in a way not good enough to progr...

Today I talk about how managers shouldn't hire the traveling hack. Do your research.   I also talk about how shops need to invest in the new technicians. Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website  Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Don't Forget To...

I received many emails about this topic MOTIVATION. Techs in shops with poor work ethic, complaining about work, the shop, the management, and so on.   I decided to release this episode early cause I felt like it needed to be released due to the amount of emails and I do what I want. This is just my opinion! LISTEN TO THE WHOLE EPISODE. JOIN The Patreon Page  patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Suppor...

Today I talk to a Nissan tech, we talk about how electronic dispatching sucks, how used car techs never have to do their comebacks, the difference in workload between a dealership and independent shop, training, tools, rc cars and whatever else we talk about while pounding beers. Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK6...

Today I go over an email that I got a while back from a student at a technical school. Allegedly The teachers are telling them "Take whatever job you can get" AND MORE! I answer some questions like What to ask during an interview, How to stay organized, earning a Livable wage, AND How to deal with stress at work. I will do a whole episode on how to deal with stress at work one day. Join...

I talk to a Porsche tech! We talk about what its like working at a Porsche dealership, Warranty times, ASE certs, EV'S, The difference between working at Honda, Toyota, Ford and Porsche, Staying at the same shop for too long, AND How much do Porsche 911 Brakes cost! INSANE BAGS!!!! And More! If you got a story you want to share on the podcast hit me up at flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Join th...

Today I talk about the Technician shortage again.  How managers can actually fix it and how 30% of the techs in every shop are ready to quit at any moment. I have some new equipment coming soon for the podcast.  I have some ideas for next year that are going to be Fun, Funny And interesting.  Thanks For listening and thanks for your support! Tech Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateT...

I talk about how they give your upsells. How they make us do MPI inspections, videos, and when they sell the work they give it away to someone else. I also talk briefly about Tech pay, and bring your lunch.  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website  Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com F...

Today I talk about different managers and Techs. I also tell a couple stories. And I give the reason that I believe why Techs Have left and are leaving your shop and the industry. The reason why most good Techs are overlooked while others thrive. In MY opinion.  Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the F...

Today I try to go over a topic suggestion about New Techs Coming into the industry. Then I ramble on about whatever like usual. I also talk about how there are many podcasts out there that talk about the industry and how they ALL need to be shared throughout the industry and listened to. SPREAD THE WORD! Join the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support the show THE BOOK https:/...